New DSLRs from Pentax

**boriscleto** · 03-11-2013, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

So I'm not alone on this one

Actually you are...

Originally posted by gazonk

No, not at all, I think APS-H is utterly silly. When I talk about "near-FF" in the context of a high-end 645D model, I of course mean a sensor covering almost 645 FF!

vodanh1982 · 03-11-2013, 08:51 AM

It's time for Pentax to re-badge Tamron FF lenses and add up the price.

Kunzite · 03-11-2013, 08:52 AM

Why would they do that?

JinDesu · 03-11-2013, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Why would they do that?

Not like they haven't done so already

I wouldn't mind a rebadged 24-70 F2.8, even if it was $100 more than the Tamron. No more than $100 though!

Kunzite · 03-11-2013, 09:26 AM

They only did it for some kit lenses, AFAIK.

**boriscleto** · 03-11-2013, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

They only did it for some kit lenses, AFAIK.

A few off the top of my head...

DA 18-250, DA 18-270, FA 28-105 (IF)...I know there must be a few more...

**Digitalis** · 03-11-2013, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by Billgscott

If you just look at Pentax, maybe, I have Sigma 17 - 35, 28 - 70, 70-200 all DG / FF In FF primes I have Sigma 24mm and Pentax 43, 50, 77, 100 I have been waiting a long time for a Pentax FF and the 'certanty' that one would come has coloured my lens purchases.

me too, though I have a Contax Carl Zeiss lenses I'm planning on re-engineering for the K mount the - Distagon 21mm f/2.8. that covers the wide end*, I also have the FA31, 50mm f/1.2, FA77 and my Sigma 100-300mm f/4 APO EX DG and 180mm f/3.5 macro lenses to cover the longer focal lengths - and i'm able to fit all that in one bag.

*I also have a Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DC however at focal lengths over 14mm this lens can cover full frame.

**Digitalis** · 03-11-2013, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

I talk about "near-FF" in the context of a high-end 645D model, I of course mean a sensor covering almost 645 FF

That would be a bad move - pentax re-designed the lens hood for the DA 25mm f/4 ED ASPH so that it actually serves a purpose in terms of its 19.5mm focal length on the 645D sensor, if they make the sensor any bigger vignetting with that lens could be...very problematic.

Tesla · 03-11-2013, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by froeschle

~~Sherlock Holmes~~ Google reveals: Mike (Milan) Svitek comments in Photo Rumors.

He already owns a K-3 ("Pentax 645D + K-5 + K20D + K-3 + Leica"), which might be offered in the future with one of two possible kit lenses (a 28-80/2.8-4 or a 24-120/2.8-4.5):

I did a Google search and it only showed the post I quoted.. I do use Google

Kunzite · 03-11-2013, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

A few off the top of my head...

DA 18-250, DA 18-270, FA 28-105 (IF)...I know there must be a few more...

Lenses which were not worth designing in-house

RonHendriks1966 · 03-11-2013, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Actually you are...

They better make it a small batch in production then

Well I still think that it could do the trick packed in a small body. All new sensortechnics and the latest offerings in electronics (and AF) from Pentax could make a great APS-H camera.

**monochrome** · 03-11-2013, 10:16 AM - **2 Likes**

I want to come back to this thread at the end of May.

**jatrax** · 03-11-2013, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I want to come back to this thread at the end of May.

Which year?

Tesla · 03-11-2013, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

which year?

2017 :d

gazonk · 03-11-2013, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

That would be a bad move - pentax re-designed the lens hood for the DA 25mm f/4 ED ASPH so that it actually serves a purpose in terms of its 19.5mm focal length on the 645D sensor, if they make the sensor any bigger vignetting with that lens could be...very problematic.

They still sell only the DFA version in Japan, though!

03-11-2013, 10:00 AM	#84
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Originally posted by froeschle ~~Sherlock Holmes~~ Google reveals: Mike (Milan) Svitek comments in Photo Rumors. He already owns a K-3 ("Pentax 645D + K-5 + K20D + K-3 + Leica"), which might be offered in the future with one of two possible kit lenses (a 28-80/2.8-4 or a 24-120/2.8-4.5): https://sites.google.com/site/svitekphotography/news/1-firstpostintroduction Milan Svitek on DigitalRev svitekphotos's profile on Instagram - Instagrille https://twitter.com/svitekphotos/status/301368223796973568 I did a Google search and it only showed the post I quoted.. I do use Google

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03-11-2013, 08:48 AM	#76
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 So I'm not alone on this one Actually you are... Originally posted by gazonk No, not at all, I think APS-H is utterly silly. When I talk about "near-FF" in the context of a high-end 645D model, I of course mean a sensor covering almost 645 FF!

03-11-2013, 08:51 AM	#77
vodanh1982 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 126	It's time for Pentax to re-badge Tamron FF lenses and add up the price.

03-11-2013, 08:52 AM	#78
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Why would they do that?

03-11-2013, 08:56 AM	#79
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kunzite Why would they do that? Not like they haven't done so already I wouldn't mind a rebadged 24-70 F2.8, even if it was $100 more than the Tamron. No more than $100 though!

03-11-2013, 09:26 AM	#80
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	They only did it for some kit lenses, AFAIK.

03-11-2013, 09:36 AM	#81
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Kunzite They only did it for some kit lenses, AFAIK. A few off the top of my head... DA 18-250, DA 18-270, FA 28-105 (IF)...I know there must be a few more...

03-11-2013, 09:39 AM	#82
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Billgscott If you just look at Pentax, maybe, I have Sigma 17 - 35, 28 - 70, 70-200 all DG / FF In FF primes I have Sigma 24mm and Pentax 43, 50, 77, 100 I have been waiting a long time for a Pentax FF and the 'certanty' that one would come has coloured my lens purchases. me too, though I have a Contax Carl Zeiss lenses I'm planning on re-engineering for the K mount the - Distagon 21mm f/2.8. that covers the wide end, I also have the FA31, 50mm f/1.2, FA77 and my Sigma 100-300mm f/4 APO EX DG and 180mm f/3.5 macro lenses to cover the longer focal lengths - and i'm able to fit all that in one bag. I also have a Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DC however at focal lengths over 14mm this lens can cover full frame.

03-11-2013, 09:41 AM	#83
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by gazonk I talk about "near-FF" in the context of a high-end 645D model, I of course mean a sensor covering almost 645 FF That would be a bad move - pentax re-designed the lens hood for the DA 25mm f/4 ED ASPH so that it actually serves a purpose in terms of its 19.5mm focal length on the 645D sensor, if they make the sensor any bigger vignetting with that lens could be...very problematic.

03-11-2013, 10:06 AM	#85
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by boriscleto A few off the top of my head... DA 18-250, DA 18-270, FA 28-105 (IF)...I know there must be a few more... Lenses which were not worth designing in-house

03-11-2013, 10:06 AM	#86
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by boriscleto Actually you are... They better make it a small batch in production then Well I still think that it could do the trick packed in a small body. All new sensortechnics and the latest offerings in electronics (and AF) from Pentax could make a great APS-H camera.

03-11-2013, 10:16 AM - 2 Likes	#87
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I want to come back to this thread at the end of May.

03-11-2013, 11:34 AM	#88
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by monochrome I want to come back to this thread at the end of May. Which year?

03-11-2013, 11:37 AM	#89
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Originally posted by jatrax which year? 2017 :d

03-11-2013, 11:44 AM	#90
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Digitalis That would be a bad move - pentax re-designed the lens hood for the DA 25mm f/4 ED ASPH so that it actually serves a purpose in terms of its 19.5mm focal length on the 645D sensor, if they make the sensor any bigger vignetting with that lens could be...very problematic. They still sell only the DFA version in Japan, though!